Tab 06 RDSS

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE

OR BRAND NAME

PICK ONE

Sole Source:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with MiMotion only for 50 Ton Machine Screw Jacks and associated hardware. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the
estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 16 weeks. OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from Manufacture Name for Enter Supply or Service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter Dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or leadtime for delivery is Date. This recommendation is for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/only one manufacture. Competition is impractical for the following reasons (please answer the questions below):
1. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name? Please provide the unique characteristics of the items or services along with the supporting rationale and the market research performed to substantiate your reason for the suggested source/brand name. Several sources were solicited to assist NASA with hardware selection and specification for this task. Of note, the implementation requires understanding of operational environment to assess not just static load, but also unusual drag effects due to facility design. Attempts to obtain consult with several vendors lead to several declined invitations and admissions of systems inadequate for application. MiMotion was the only vendor interested in investing the time and energy to conduct a site visit to adequately evaluate the technical aspects and application. These jackscrews were critical components of the vendor’s design proposal and are integral to their design. I don’t know how to differentiate them from other vendor’s products. Additionally, of note, the MiMotion Office in Chesapeake has committed to a presence for commissioning support, as well as on-site technical support post commissioning. 2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Re-solicitation and service by other vendors will likely result in increased cost and schedule. A site visit is strongly advised to assess environment and operations, to determine appropriate hardware selection